--- title: "“I wanted a challenge”: Iryna Soponaru explains why she left Kvartal-95 after nearly ten years" description: "Iryna Soponaru told Styler and my.ua that after nearly a decade at Kvartal-95, she left not only the show but all her theater plays, explaining the decision as a desire for a new challenge. She emphasized that the choice was well-considered, supported by her family, and holds no regrets." date: 2026-11-06T15:49:18.344Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/iryna-soponaru-leaves-kvartal-95-reason tags: [irina-soponaru, kvartal-95, ukraine-entertainment, actress, career-change] author: "Marina Slivenko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # “I wanted a challenge”: Iryna Soponaru explains why she left Kvartal-95 after nearly ten years ![Iryna Soponaru sits in a dressing room chair with her hand on her chin, looking thoughtful.](https://xab.info/media/2026/11/06/irina-soponaru-uhod-iz-kvartala-95-prichina/irina-soponaru-uhod-iz-kvartala-95-prichina-1.webp) ## Key Points - Iryna Soponaru left Kvartal-95 after nearly ten years; the decision was mulled over for about a year and supported by her husband and mother. - The actress quit not just the show but all her stage productions, citing a desire to "reset" and seek a new challenge. - The departure was peaceful; Soponaru claims she has no regrets and does not plan to return to the previous format. Ukrainian actress and comedian Iryna Soponaru has spoken candidly about her decision to leave Kvartal-95, a project where she worked for nearly ten years. In an interview with the entertainment show “Ozhyne Morozhyvo” (a Styler project by RBC-Ukraine), the artist explained that the departure was not impulsive but the result of long inner reflection. According to her, at some point, she wanted to try something new, and she understood that while she remained in her familiar “comfort zone,” she was unlikely to start her own business. ### A year of contemplation and support from loved ones Soponaru emphasized that the decision had been forming for about a year, perhaps even longer. Before making her final exit, she consulted with her husband and mother. Both, she says, supported her choice but did not try to hold her back: “I don’t remember anyone saying no directly. Everyone told me: ‘Decide for yourself. It’s your decision. We will support you in any case.’” She first shared her intention to leave the show with the women in the group, though she admits it took her a long time to commit to the final step because working at Kvartal had become a habitual part of her life. ### “A desire to reset”: leaving more than just the show Importantly, Soponaru decided not just to leave Kvartal-95, but to completely change her usual work rhythm. “I left everything. I left not only Kvartal. I left all the plays. It was a desire to reset. I wasn't getting pleasure anymore. I wanted new material, some kind of changes,” she explained. According to her, the familiarity and predictability of the previous format stopped providing a sense of growth, and she wanted “something new, some kind of challenge.” ### A peaceful parting and no regrets In another interview — for the program “Naodintsi z hlamurom” (published by my.ua) — Soponaru confirmed that the parting with the team went peacefully and without scandal. “I don’t regret my decisions at all. You can’t step into the same river twice... Nothing bad happened, no one offended anyone, I hope. The moment came, that’s all. I made this decision, and I wasn't the only one, so I think it’s normal,” she stated. The artist recalls her years with the team warmly, calling them “excellent,” but she does not plan to return to the former format of work. She officially announced the decision at the end of the year, after the final concert; according to my.ua, this occurred in December 2025. ### From KVN to cinema: career context Leaving Kvartal-95 is not the first pivot in Soponaru’s career. She started in humor projects and KVN, specifically as part of the team “Vinnytski Pertsi.” She gained wide popularity for her roles as Yaryna in the comedy series “Kraina U” and “Odnoho razu pid Poltavoyu.” The actress worked at the “Chornyi Kvadrat” theater, participated in the shows “Liha Smikhu” and “Ihry Prykoliv,” and later became a member of “Zhinochyi Kvartal,” where she performed for nearly eight years. Among her film credits are the comedies “Korporat” and “Pesyky.” Thus, over her career, she has gone from television humor and theater productions to feature films, and she views leaving Kvartal as a logical next step rather than a break from the profession. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Ирина Сопонару назвала истинную причину, почему ушла из "Квартала" после почти 10 лет работы](https://styler.rbc.ua/ukr/people/irina-soponaru-nazvala-spravzhnyu-prichinu-1793978939.html) - Source: quotes about the departure, the year of contemplation, support from husband and mother, leaving all plays, career path (KVN, Kraina U, Zhinochyi Kvartal, film). - ["Ни о чем не жалею": звезда "Квартала 95" раскрыла причину ухода из шоу](https://my.ua/news/cluster/2026-11-03-ni-pro-shcho-ne-shkoduiu-zirka-kvartalu-95-rozkrila-chomu-pishla-z-shou/d0a3fd2e-4e7f-bf30-291b-d75b42b4937c) - Confirms a peaceful parting, no regrets, the departure date in December of last year (2025), and the quote about "eight years" in the show. ## FAQ ### Why did Iryna Soponaru leave Kvartal-95? She said that after nearly ten years in the project, she wanted to try something new and find a "challenge." She realized that in her familiar comfort zone, she would never find the courage to start her own business. ### How long had she been considering this decision? Soponaru said she had been thinking about leaving for about a year or more, and before the final step, she consulted with her husband and mother, who both supported her. ### Did she leave only Kvartal-95? No. The actress stated she left not only the show but all her plays, explaining it as a "desire to reset" and a change in her work pace. ### Were there any conflicts with the team? Soponaru emphasized that the parting was peaceful and scandal-free: "Nothing bad happened, no one offended anyone." She recalls her years with the team with warmth. ### When did she announce her departure? The artist announced the decision at the end of the year, after the final concert; according to my.ua, this occurred in December 2025.